Bonus "Sneak-it-In Workouts" From the September Issue of Seventeen!

The new issue of Seventeen features a "sneak-it-in workout" designed by Pilates instructor Alana Reed that'll help you tone up throughout your day—especially when you don't have a lot of time! In the magazine, Alana shows easy ways to target areas like your abs, thighs, or arms while you're in class or watching TV. And since Alana knows that a lot of you are desperate for advice on how to fit small amounts of exercise into your busy schedules, she's giving you two bonus moves that you can check out right here!

The Criss Cross (Shown here—that's Alana!)

Do this exercise in bed before getting up each morning to tone your muffin top! The Criss Cross will help the sides of your waist look trim and solid.

Place your hand on the back of your head, and lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the bed.

Bend your knees in toward your chest. Next, extend your right leg straight out as you bring your right elbow to the inside of your left knee. (Your right leg should be at eye level.)

Switch sides and repeat for one repetition total. You should complete 8-12 repetitions.

The Spine Stretch

If too much talking on the phone or a heavy bag has made your neck stiff, this exercise should help out. The Spine Stretch relieves tension from the neck, shoulders, and back. Do it while sitting on the edge of your bed, the edge of a sofa, the edge of a chair, or if you're flexible, while sitting on the floor!

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Straighten your legs and open them slightly wider than the width of your body.

Sit up very tall and extend your arms out to shoulder height in front of you; bring your head toward your chest.

Next, begin rolling your head down toward your stomach. Try to make the largest curve possible in your back, and then roll back up to sitting position.

Make sure to keep your abs pulled in for an extra good stretch. This will intensify the stretch and work your abdominals at the same time!

Combine these tips with the workouts in the magazine and you'll be in better shape in no time!

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